Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

onenote

(45,447 posts)

8. Uh...WW II didn't end on May 8.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri May 2, 2025, 04:11 PM

May 2

It ended when Japan surrendered on September 2, 1945. May 8 is informally recognized as VE Day -- Victory in Europe. Apparently Trump doesn't think that the service and sacrifice of those who fought and defeated the Japanese is worthy of recognition.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

2 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

generalbetrayus slightlv

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Donald Trump Declares Two New Days of Celebration [View all] BumRushDaShow May 2 OP

TSF has done squat for our country in any war or conflict but he wants a bigger celebration Deuxcents May 2 #1

Draft-dodging piece of shit says what? Basso8vb May 2 #2

But didn't we defeat someone just like him in WW2? Cloudhopper May 2 #3

The next Federal Holiday which I will celebrate ... Tarzanrock May 2 #4

The greatest celebration of all time for this country dweller May 2 #5

It will now be known as "Younazi States of America". twodogsbarking May 2 #6

This is so that TSF can have military parades (just like Putin) so they can compare their dickish size Nictuku May 2 #7

Uh...WW II didn't end on May 8. onenote May 2 #8

"V-J Day" is BumRushDaShow May 2 #9

My father fought in the South Pacific, too. He was a fighter pilot. mommymarine2003 May 2 #11

45's disrespect for our service members, whether the current ones or the departed BumRushDaShow May 2 #12

I would like to thank Donald Trump in advance for the biggest day ever for the world to celebrate. twodogsbarking May 2 #10